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What Causes Speech Disorder Post Chemotherapy?

My mother was rescentlydiagnosed with small cell carcinoma lung cancer that has metastasized to the inner most cerebellum. This was 10/06, she was walking 2 miles a day the week befor and dancing throough a parking lot. She completed 14 round of whole brain radiation and chemo. today she speaks one word responses, cannot even assist with her own transferring. What can I do to help my mother?
Wed, 30 May 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Tuberculosis is likely due to radiotherapy associated brain dysfunction. You need to consult a speech therapist.

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What Causes Speech Disorder Post Chemotherapy?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Tuberculosis is likely due to radiotherapy associated brain dysfunction. You need to consult a speech therapist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Thanks and regards.